most valuable player

noun

: the player who contributes the most to his or her team's success

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In quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Rams have the NFL reigning most valuable player — a probable future hall of famer still conducting master classes of his craft. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 McTavish was named the tournament’s most valuable player. — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 27 June 2026 But the championship series most valuable player indicated that visit is no slam dunk. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026 When Alkins transferred to a high school in North Carolina, Alvarado became the main option as a junior, winning the CHSAA’s most valuable player award. — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for most valuable player

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